Updated: 7 April 2009 12:14:53 AM
Type: Adware
Version: Not available
Publisher: Hotbar.com
Risk Impact: High
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Behavior
Adware.Hotbar adds graphical skins to Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, and Outlook Express toolbars and also adds its own toolbar and search button. These custom toolbars have keyword-targeted advertisements built into them.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 4 August 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version 23 November 2009 revision 048
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Initial Daily Certified version 4 August 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version 24 November 2009 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 6 August 2003
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